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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.76, 4,402.38 and 1,864.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.76, 4,402.38 and 1,864.24 is: 2,572.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.76 : 4,402.38 = 1,864.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.76/4,402.38 = 1,864.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.76x = 4,402.38 × 1,864.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.76x = 8,207,092.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,207,092.89/3,189.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.95

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